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Polish Ministry of Finance reviews NBP rate for mortgages
The Polish Ministry of Finance is evaluating a proposal to allow the National Bank of Poland (NBP) reference rate to be used in determining mortgage interest rates. The suggestion was submitted during public consultations for legislative changes (UC132) aimed at enhancing financial market stability. The proposal was initiated by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) and the Polish Bank Association (ZBP), rather than the Ministry itself.
As Poland undergoes a transition from WIBOR to the new POLSTR rate—with new WIBOR-based contracts set to cease by the end of 2026 and POLSTR taking over in January 2027—banks have requested this amendment to provide an alternative interest-setting method.
The Ministry of Finance is currently conducting internal analyses and has requested formal opinions from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the NBP. Officials have expressed concerns regarding a potential 'monoculture' where most mortgages rely on a single rate, which could complicate monetary policy. A decision on whether to include this provision in the upcoming legislation is expected following these consultations, with the Council of Ministers aiming to adopt the act in the third quarter of this year.
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European Central Bank · Ministry of Finance · National Bank of Poland · Polish Bank Association · Polish Financial Supervision Authority
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] New mortgage agreements based on WIBOR must be concluded by the end of 2026. bezprawnik.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Council of Ministers is planned to adopt the act in the third quarter of this year. forsal.pl · www.money.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Finance has requested an opinion from the European Central Bank (ECB) on the proposal. forsal.pl · www.money.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The POLSTR rate is scheduled to replace WIBOR as the base rate starting in January 2027. bezprawnik.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry warns of a risk of 'monoculture' where most mortgages rely on a single rate, potentially complicating monetary policy. bezprawnik.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Polish banking sector requested an amendment to allow the central bank rate as a method for determining mortgage interest. bezprawnik.pl · www.money.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Finance did not initiate the proposal to include the NBP reference rate in mortgage interest rates. bezprawnik.pl · forsal.pl · www.money.pl